Beechworth - Yackandandah
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New kids on the Yack block

YACK Station Precinct is now home to a whisky and gin distillery, artisan baker and rustic coffee haunt. Backwoods Distilling Co opened their distillery door in February 2021 and have already welcomed thousands of visitors to sample their boutique...

North East Media 28 Feb 2022
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Small town distillery, big medal winning spirits

LESS than three kilometres out of Yackandandah, along the Epic mountain bike trail, past the gorge, along the Yackandandah Creek and surrounded by tall gum trees, you will find the award–winning Yack Creek Distillery. The pristine waters of the...

North East Media 28 Feb 2022
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Award–winning whisky and rum options

YACK Creek Distillery is situated on acreage two kilometres out of the township of Yackandandah with the creek to the east and the Stanley State forest to the south. The pristine waters of the Yackandandah Creek were once known for their alluvial...

North East Media 07 Mar 2023
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Go ‘backwoods’ this autumn

BACKWOODS Distilling Co’s distillery door in Yackandandah has just celebrated its two year anniversary. To mark the occasion they held their first music and food event for the year with Little Wise providing the live tunes and Woodfire Desire serving...

North East Media 07 Mar 2023
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Backwoods takes home the top gong in 2022

THE champions of the 2022 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards were announced in Melbourne in October 2022 with Backwoods Distilling Co in Yackandandah taking home the top Trophy for Best Single Malt Whisky, along with four Silver awards and two...

North East Media 06 Dec 2022
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Yackandandah is home to world–award winning spirits

CRAFT whisky and gin distillery, Backwoods Distilling Co, was established in 2017 by Bree and Leigh Attwood. Starting out in a shed on their Yackandandah property, the couple moved the operation to open a distillery door and tasting room at the Yack...

North East Media 02 Jul 2022
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Seasonal food and wine theatre night

AN evening of unforgettable indulgence awaits at Glenbosch Estate. Perched on a hill on the outskirts of Beechworth, Glenbosch winery and distillery has all the makings of a sensational wine and culinary escape. But it is the masterminds in the cellar...

North East Media 07 Mar 2023
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Not just famous for pies and cakes

THERE is no doubt you have heard of the Beechworth Bakery’s delicious pies and heavenly beestings, but there’s more to them than just their treats. It all started 38 years ago and a lot has happened for Beechworth Bakery since then. Proudly supporting...

North East Media 06 Sep 2022
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Crafting in the backwoods

BACKWOODS Distilling Co. is a craft distillery located in Yackandandah. Established by Bree and Leigh Attwood in 2017, the distillery produces handcrafted batches of single malt and rye whisky, alongside a range of gins that highlight native...

North East Media 06 Sep 2022
Food and Wine

A variety of wines for every tastebud

WHEN the call of the grapes can’t be ignored any longer, look no further than these multi–award winning wine regions. Rutherglen wine region is home to 19 wineries and is mostly known for its Muscat and Durif varieties. Maps can be obtained if you...

North East Media 06 Dec 2022
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Small town distillery, big medal winning spirits

LESS than three kilometres out of Yackandandah, along the Epic mountain bike trail, past the gorge, along the Yackandandah Creek and surrounded by tall gum trees, you will find the award–winning Yack Creek Distillery. The pristine waters of the...

North East Media 24 Nov 2022
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History and innovation at Billson’s

ORIGINAL recipes steeped in its 157–year history have played a big part in the comeback of Billson’s Brewery, and turning the brewery into a unique experience for its customers. Super proud of Billson’s history, owners Nathan Cowan and Felicity...

North East Media 06 Dec 2022
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Schmidt’s Strawberry Winery

Schmidt’s Strawberry Farm is set on acres of lush strawberry fields in Allans Flat, approximately five kilometres from Yackandandah, Schmidt’s Strawberry Winery should be included on your list of ‘things to see and do’ this summer. Schmidt’s is...

North East Media 12 Aug 2021